Gloom in Yangon as Myanmar junta’s trial of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi resumesYANGON, Myanmar — Along the shores of artificial Inya Lake, the empty compound of Aung San Suu Kyi lies within plain sight as couples stroll the path. Her home also is a curious attraction to onlookers from a hotel a minute’s walk away. UN chief says Myanmar junta leader rejects initial request to see opposition leader Suu KyiNAYPYITAW, Myanmar — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon could leave Myanmar empty-handed after apparently failing to win any concessions Friday from the country’s top military ruler or to gain permission to visit opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in jail. Myanmar jails 2 Aung San Suu Kyi’s supporters after prayer for her releaseYANGON, Myanmar — A court in military-run Myanmar has sentenced two members of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s party to 18 months in prison after they prayed for her release at a pagoda, the opposition party spokesman said Sunday. Aung San Suu Kyi put on trialYANGON - Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was put on trial Thursday on charges of allowing a US national to visit her home, where she has been under detention for the past six years. Carlos Beltran hits pair of 2-run homers, Mets beat Braves 6-4ATLANTA — Carlos Beltran hit a pair of two-run homers, David Wright added a two-run shot of his own and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 Monday night to match their 2008 total for wins at Turner Field. |